2005 Canada $5 Silver Maple Leaf-Bigleaf Maple-Colorized Edition-1 oz. 9999 Fine
Original RCM Packaging + POA. This stunning coin features a colorized reverse depicting a twig with emerging leaves and showy flowers - a tribute to the Bigleaf Maple, one of Canada's most iconic native trees. Struck in 1 troy ounce of. 9999 fine silver, it arrives encapsulated in the RCM's maroon presentation case, complete with black beauty box, bilingual Certificate of Authenticity, and Point-of-Acquisition documentation.
Limited Mintage: Just 27,000 coins worldwide. Colorized Reverse: Vivid botanical design showcasing the Bigleaf Maple in bloom. Obverse: Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, standard for RCM issues of the era.
Packaging: Includes original RCM case, sleeve, COA, and POA. Vault Stored: Preserved in pristine condition since release. This coin is the fifth release in the RCM's colorized Maple Leaf series, which began in 2001.
The Bigleaf Maple is prized for its slow-burning wood and was traditionally used by Indigenous Peoples for tools and fuel. The coin's reverse design features emerging shoots and flowers - a nod to renewal and natural beauty. Collector Trivia: 2005 Bigleaf Maple Colorized Coin.Botanical Rarity: The Bigleaf Maple featured on this coin is one of the few Canadian trees with flowers depicted on currency - a nod to its springtime bloom, not its syrup. Design Symbolism: The emerging shoots and flowers symbolize renewal and resilience, aligning with Canada's environmental themes in early 2000s coinage. Series Milestone: This coin is the fifth release in the RCM's colorized Maple Leaf series, which began in 2001 - making it part of the first decade of RCM colorization efforts. Mintage Mystery: While some sources cite a mintage of 27,000, others list 19,412 - suggesting a possible split between proof and BU finishes or packaging variants. Syrup Snub: Despite being a maple, the Big leaf's sap has low sugar content, making it unsuitable for syrup - but its young shoots are considered a delicacy by Indigenous communities.
Legacy Link: The coin shares its release year with the Liberation of Netherlands triple privy mark Maple Leaf, one of the rarest in the series - making 2005 a standout year for RCM collectors. Last Chance to Own a Vault-Stored RCM Classic! Secure the 2005 Bigleaf Maple Colorized Silver Coin - a botanical masterpiece from the Royal Canadian Mint's early colorization era. With original packaging, Point-of-Acquisition documentation, and vault-stored provenance, this coin is more than silver - it's a story sealed in time. Only 27,000 minted - and fewer still remain in pristine, complete condition.Features the rare floral reverse - a tribute to Canada's native Bigleaf Maple. Includes RCM case, COA, sleeve, and POA - collector-ready from day one.
Act Now - Before It's Gone. Listings with full provenance and packaging are vanishing fast. Don't miss your chance to own a first-decade RCM colorized release that bridges artistry, history, and investment.
Bonus: All-original, untouched, never cleaned - exactly how a coin set should be. BU brilliance with zero post-mint alterations.